Since its return to its original numbering, Detective Comics has been the toast of the Batman line, spearheaded by James Tynion IV, Eddy Barrows, Alvaro Martinez and company. “The Victim Syndicate” saw the title entering its most personal phase yet, with each member of the new Bat-family facing individual challenges by way of the eponymous threat.

This week, the story reaches its end-point, with Spoiler facing down Batman and company, and The Beat has an exclusive preview just ahead of this exciting Wednesday release:

“THE VICTIM SYNDICATE” conclusion! Has the First Victim succeeded in dividing and conquering Batman’s team? The final attack will come from someone they’d all put their faith in…

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